Josh’s Cervelo Super Prodigy

cervelo super prodigy

Damn, I’m glad my buddy Josh finally joined Facebook. Josh has been one of my best buds for while, before he ever had any interest in bikes, let alone became a co-owner of a newly successful NYC bike messenger known as Clementine Courier. Before joining the underworld that is social media, we’d talk every month or so via telephone for hours (watch out man, I’ll be calling you soon)…both filling each other in on all the excitement (believe me, I can still find some in Burlington) and reminiscing about old high school memories. I’ve taken countless trips to the city, visiting friends, checking out shops, cruising with Josh…and whether it’s tagging along on his daily runs, or trying to shake morning sickness after a night of drinking, – he’s always positive and knows how to show his guests a good time.

Anyway…I’m planning on getting down there to visit soon! Until then, here’s Josh Rovner’s newly built Cervelo Super Prodigy race bike, equipped for the extremes with a Campagnolo Super Record 11 grouppo among other choice bits…now only if I could get some more photos (cough, cough – you better still have this when I come visit). This beauty is pictured in front of King Kog – our friends down in BK.

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Clementine Courier

clementine courier

My buddies Josh and Fox of Clementine Courier are the real deal – just look how much they’re moving! Every time I head down to the city I crash with Josh, a longtime friend and former schoolmate of mine and we’ll cruise every borough, all day long. It’s awesome seeing the crew grow, I hear you guys got 8 riders now? I need to get down there once this crazy winter passes. I can’t wait for spring.

Read up on their day-to-day here.

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Anthony Sewell on Bikes in New York City


Our buddy Per sent me this video of Metro Bicycles manager Anthony Sewell and his thoughts on cycling in the city. He makes a lot of great points and addresses everything from the current ‘trends’ in cycling – how they impact the sport, and what the scene’s become in the city. He also brings up some classic shop situations and customers you’ll encounter in the tri-state area – giving me a nostalgic fuzzy feeling for a second.

Thanks Per.

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Affinity Cycles


Make sure to catch up with Affinity Cycles and hear a little bit more about their shop from founder, Jason. I share a lot of the same love for being in shops – which is why so much of my life/career had been spent within them.

A really nicely done video, it sheds some great light on the shop and the NYC scene and makes me want to get back and visit again!

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Bertelli Track Bike

Bertelli Track BikeBertelli Bicycles are based in NYC and build custom track and fixed gear bicycles. Each bike is meticulously built and assembled by Francesco using a nice mix of new and vintage components. If you’re into a classic looking track bike sporting beautiful lugs, a vintage quill stem and an overall classic look – do yourself a favor and have a look at some more of Franceso’s work here and make sure to check out a few more shots below. (I wish those bars had some plugs in ‘em!)

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Week Off Part 1: NYC

Culture Cycles NYC

p: Hunt Manley

Hunt and I were able to get last week off from work and took a drive down to visit New Jersey and New York City. We had a blast; and the time off was definitely put to good use.

We headed into the city on Wednesday afternoon and spent most of the day riding, vising a few shops (more on that later), drinking beers, trying to challenge Williamsburg dudes to games of pool, riding more, getting soaked in an evening thunder storm and loitering/waiting for Vivian to get us an apartment key. Even fully saturated and covered in city grime we couldn’t have been happier to be there. Here are a few photos – there will be more in future posts, click below for now.

photos by Hunt and myself.

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Cycleangelo: Williamsburg Bridge Early Bird

Williamsburg Bridge NYC

p: Cycleangelo

I love this photo. There’s nothing like waking up early in the morning and feeling like you’ve already got a leg up on the world. I often suck at it, but then again that’s why my track bike lives at the base of my bed (annoying alarms and snooze buttons do nothing for me).

The first thing on most given mornings for me is a ride either across town or out to South Burlington; nothing nearly as exciting as thrashing the 5-boroughs, but certainly, I look forward to both rides.  I also look forward to visiting family and friends and cruising the city, it’s been too long since I’ve been home. New York, we’ll see you soon.

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New York Bike Portrait: Joe and his Schwinn

bikenyc portrait

p: Dmitry Gudkov

#BikeNYC is a bicycle portrait series bike Dmitry Gudkov of Brooklyn. I’ve been following the blog and photos for some time now and really loved this shot. This Schwinn has been with Joe for 40 years he says and that shows in the high levels of personalization going on. See that hood-ornament on the front fender?  More great captures here.

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